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What is the goal of the game?

Score more points than the other team.

100

Identify the main role of the defense based on the information in the passage.

The main role of the defense is to stop the offense from moving the ball 10 yards within four plays.

100

Explain the reason field goals and touchdowns give different points.

Field goals and touchdowns give different points because touchdowns are harder and more valuable than field goals.

200

What is the person who throws the ball called?

The person who throws the ball is called a quarterback.

200

Give a reason a team might decide to kick a field goal instead of continuing to play.


A team kicks a field goal when they are close to the posts but can’t get a first down.

200

What is a difference between punting the ball and kicking a field goal?

If you kick a field goal, you are trying to score points. If you are punting, you are not trying to score.

300

From the passage, describe the way you score a touchdown.

The offense must advance the ball into the endzone.

300

Explain the job of a running back based on the passage.

A running back’s job is to move the ball forward by running along the ground.

300

What is the purpose of the text?

Explains how American football works, including the rules, how to score, and how teams take turns on the field.

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